MBW R270R, Operator'S Safety And Service Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
READ AND STUDY THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. IN ADDITION, ENSURE THAT EVERY
INDIVIDUAL WHO OPERATES OR WORKS WITH THIS EQUIPMENT IS FAMILIAR
WITH THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
WARNING - LETHAL EXHAUST GAS!
An internal combustion engine discharges carbon monoxide, a poisonous, odorless
invisible gas. Death or serious illness may result if inhaled. Operate only in an area with
good ventilation,
NEVER IN A CONFINED AREA!
WARNING - DANGEROUS FUELS!
Use extreme caution when storing, handling and using fuels - they are highly volatile and
explosive in vapor state. Do not add fuel while engine is running. Stop and cool the engine
before adding fuel.
DO NOT SMOKE!
SAFETY GUARDS
It is the owner's responsibility to ensure ALL GUARDS AND SHIELDS remain in place.
IGNITION SYSTEMS
Breakerless, magneto and battery ignition systems CAN CAUSE SEVERE ELECTRICAL
SHOCKS . Avoid contacting these units or their wiring.
SAFE DRESS
DO NOT WEAR loose clothing, rings, wristwatches, etc., near machinery.
NOISE PROTECTION
Wear O.S.H.A. specified hearing protection devices.
FOOT PROTECTION
Wear O.S.H.A. specified steel tip safety shoes.
HEAD PROTECTION
Wear O.S.H.A. specified safety helmets.
EYE PROTECTION
Wear O.S.H.A. specified eye shields, safety glasses, and sweat bands.
OPERATOR
Keep children and bystanders off and away from the equipment.
REFERENCES
For details on safety rules and regulations in the United States, contact your local
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (O.S.H.A.) office. Equipment operated in
other countries must be operated and serviced in accordance and compliance with any
and all safety requirements of that country.The publication of these safety precautions is
done for your information. MBW Inc. does not by the publication of these precautions,
imply or in any way represent that these are the sum of all dangers present near MBW
equipment. If you are operating MBW Inc. equipment, it is your responsibility to insure that
such operation is in full accordance with all applicable safety requirements and codes. All
requirements of the United States Federal Occupational Safety and Healthy Administration
Act must be met when operated in areas that are under the jurisdiction of that United States
Department.